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Extra Vocabulary
From short stories read in class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Praxis | Practice, habit, custom. N |
| Pragmatic | Of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations. ADJ |
| Augmentation | To make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase. V |
| Idiosyncratic | Something peculiar to an individual, distinctive, or quirky. ADJ |
| Pious | Having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. ADJ |
| Platitude | A flat, dull or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound. N |
| Canonical | Authorized; recognized; accepted. ADJ |
| Ascendency | Governing or controlling influence; domination. N |
| Polemic | A controversial argument; controversialist. N |
| Stratagem | A plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy. N |
| Depraved | To make morally bad or evil; corrupt. V |
| Injurious | Harmful, hurtful, or detrimental; doing or involving injury or wrong. ADJ |
| Divest | To strip or deprive, especially of property or rights. V |
| Apt | Inclined, disposed, given, prone. ADJ |
| Ell | A former measure of length, varying in different countries, in England equal to 45 inches.N |
| Prudence | Caution with regard to practical manners; discretion. N |
| Denunciation | Public condemnation; an accusation of crime before a public prosecutor or tribunal. N |
| Vindication | Defense, excuse, justification. N |
| Abhor | To regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe. V |
| Genial | Friendly, kind. ADJ |
| Shrew | Type of woman who constantly nags her husband. ADJ |
| Termagant | A type of violent person. N |
| Venerable | Worthy of respect because one has reached such an old age. ADJ |
| Rascal | Dishonest, unscrupulous person. N |
| Beguile | To influence by trickery, flattery, etc. V |
| Vituperation | Verbal abuse, violent denunciation or condemnation. N |
| Bellicose | Inclined, eager to fight; aggressively hostile. ADJ |
| Maudlin | Tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental. ADJ |
| Recumbent | Lying down; reclining; leaning. ADJ |
| Equanimity | Mental or emotional stability or composure. N |
| Guileless | Sincere; honest; straightforward; frank. ADJ |
| Amiable | Friendly; sociable. ADJ |
| Coquetry | Flirtation. N |
| Remonstrance | A protest. N |
| Sylvan | Made of trees, branches, boughs, etc. ADJ |
| Cavaleade | A procession of persons riding horses, cars, carriages, etc; procession; any noteworthy series. N |
| Expletive | An interjectory word/expression, usually profane. N |
| Jocular | Suited to joking or jesting, facetious. ADj |
| Chechaquo | Newcomer. N |
| Pall | Cloth put over a coffin at a funeral. N |
| Denouncement |
Created by:
Gianna B
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